Nils' K1v is a classic rompler that emulates the Kawai K1, a famous japanese classic from 1988.

Features:

• Very accurate emulation of all parameters.
• Includes 968 Single presets and 384 Multi presets, the original factory bank + all ROM cards + all 200 Kawai PHm Pop Synth Module Singles. Organized in banks and with search capability.
• Full editing support for both Singles and Multis.
• Can import & export SysEx presets & banks from/to the original device.
  
• Transmits & receives parameter changes via SysEx to act as an editor for the hardware or to be edited via external editors.
  
• Available as VST 2 for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
• Resizeable User Interface.
• Full automation support.
• All 1352 presets can be edited and are stored as part of a project.

Furthermore, the plugin features a fully fledged MIDI implementation:

• Understands SysEx messages like the original hardware which allows to update presets while running and even sends responses to the following SysEx requests: One block data request, All block data request & Device ID request.
• Program Changes are supported including Bank Select.
• Hold Pedal, Volume, Pan, Velocity, Aftertouch, Modulation Wheel & Pitch Bend.
• See full MIDI specification here: www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-k1v-midi-implementation/

Synthesizer Engine:

• 8-bit synthesis engine.
• Four sources per voice:
  • 256 waveforms, 204 additive waveforms with 128 harmonics + 52 PCM wave forms.
    
  • DADSR envelope.
    
  • 8 velocity curves.
    
  • Coarse & Fine tune, adjustable key tracking, lots of modulation options.
• AM (Ring Modulation) between Source 1&2 and 3&4.
• Autobend.
• 5 Key Scaling Curves.
• One LFO with triangle, square, saw & random shape support.
• Joystick for real-time control.

Code:

https://www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-k1v/

 

this is great plugin ,im definitely love it ,my hat off to the dev behind it

even it looked like it has tons of classic original kawai sounds but i really need MORE

so today i tried to load some of my syx single preset and syx banks but it failed to load it ,i dont know why

 

Tested it. Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it. Will plan some demo videos.
The synth itself its a bit cheesy, but when in MULTI mode, It delivers!
The UI its great. Some sounds are very CPU intense, but overall, its a good companion.
Expecting the K4 already!

 

Hello @hani king, this one works: (Scroll to K1)

https://kawaius.com/technical-support-division/software-os/



K-1 K-1 Libraries.pdf Sound list for all K-1 factory sound banks.
K-1.zip SYSEX versions of all K-1 factory sound banks. (Includes read me instructions and a SYSEX utility for PC).
K-1 Multis.rtf Explanation of how to create a K-1 multi patch for use as a sequencing template.
K-1 SMF.zip SMF versions of all K-1 factory sound banks (Includes read me instructions)

 

@BEAT16 thank you my friend YOU ARE AWESOME
these are different from the ones inside vst ?

i spent like a sweet hour just playing them

my question is : does some of those kawai synthesizers had awesome orch hits sounds ? (like those from pet shop boys its a sin )

i cant remember which one but after seeing your plugin and start trying the sounds i didnt find the ones im looking for

im going crazy here i want those orc hits sounds BADLY hehehe

 

PSB track is from 1987 and most probably the hits are the Emulator II sampler.
No, this synth from '88 will never do that!

 

it was a Fairlight programmed by Andy Richards

 

Last edited: Jul 12, 2021

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